Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Prevention Specialist DEPARTMENT: Prevention Services ACCOUNTABLE TO: Program Director PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Prevention Specialist is responsible to provide professional services in the area of substance abuse prevention education and networking; Work requires individual judgment within established policies and procedures set by EMCMHC and the State Prevention Program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Physical requirements may require walking, lifting up to 35#\xe2\x80\x99s(greater with assistance),

prolonged sitting, climbing steps, stooping, bending, and the ability to get in and out of a vehicle without assistance;

• Must have ability to communicate orally and in the public;

• Work may be performed in an office, individually, family, or in a group setting;

• Some traveling required where exposure to inclement weather of heat, cold, rain, and

snow may occur;

• Some weekends and nights may be required depending on community meetings and

events; and

• Must possess a valid Montana Operator\xe2\x80\x99s License (If your own personal vehicle is used

to transport any client, your vehicle must have insurance that will cover passengers). MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Substance abuse is referred to as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs;

• Provides training and presentations to community groups, agencies and youth on

substance abuse prevention.

• Participate in local coalitions with common goals around substance abuse prevention.

• Participates in weekly and quarterly performance/training meetings

• Provides all services mentioned in the state prevention contract with EMCMHC/SADS

contracted service area;

• Maintains required standards in all agency records and state paperwork;

• Provides individual, group, and family education when appropriate

• Meets productivity standards with community contacts, while maintaining a professional

and ethical level of conduct according to standards of practice, EMCMHC policies, and state and federal policies;

• Attends staff meetings and peer reviews, team service and coordination meetings, in-

service trainings and outside service training as directed; and

• Performs other duties assigned by the Program Director or Administration.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from High School or its equivalent.

• Possess people skills and public speaking skills;

• Must complete Credible EHR functionality and overview training within the first month

of employment and maintain Certification throughout employment; EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS

• Maintains the highest level of ethics, morals, standards, respect for others, empathy, and

privacy of client information;

• Provides referrals to other community resources when appropriate;

• Obeys all Federal and State Laws governing professional confidentiality;

• Continues personal/professional development as a Prevention Specialist;

• Consults and peers with other EMCMHC clinical staff and/or employees when needed;

• Performs such other assignments and duties as may be required and needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential job function.